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8-Bit Terror Returns: Jaws NES Game Gets a Limited Edition
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Jaws NES game from 1987 is returning as a physical re-release.
- Limited edition pre-orders for Switch and PS5 run Dec 19 to Jan 18.
- Two editions available: standard for $35, deluxe for $100.
Thirty-eight years after its initial release, the 1987 Nintendo Entertainment System game based on the movie Jaws is being re-released physically. This retro revival coincides with the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking film. Fans have a window from December 19 to January 18 to pre-order copies for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 consoles.
The physical release will feature two distinct editions. The standard 'Retro Edition' is priced at $35, while the more elaborate 'The Bigger Boat Edition' costs $100. This premium version includes special items like an NES-inspired box, a physical soundtrack CD, a keychain, and a unique pixelated shark lamp. Both editions offer the original 1987 game alongside a newly enhanced version.
The gameplay itself involves navigating a boat from a bird's-eye view and engaging in underwater combat from a side-scrolling perspective. Players will eventually confront the formidable Jaws multiple times, gradually reducing its hit points before a final showdown. The experience offers a familiar, yet distinct, gameplay loop reminiscent of many licensed NES titles from that era.
